15Proverbs 15

1A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.Select Proverbs 15:1

2When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.Select Proverbs 15:2

3The Lord sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil.Select Proverbs 15:3

4Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.Select Proverbs 15:4

5It is foolish to ignore what your parents taught you; it is wise to accept their correction.Select Proverbs 15:5

6Righteous people keep their wealth, but the wicked lose theirs when hard times come.Select Proverbs 15:6

7Knowledge is spread by people who are wise, not by fools.Select Proverbs 15:7

8The Lord is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.Select Proverbs 15:8

9The Lord hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.Select Proverbs 15:9

10If you do what is wrong, you will be severely punished; you will die if you do not let yourself be corrected.Select Proverbs 15:10

11Not even the world of the dead can keep the Lord from knowing what is there; how then can we hide our thoughts from God?Select Proverbs 15:11

12Conceited people do not like to be corrected; they never ask for advice from those who are wiser.Select Proverbs 15:12

13When people are happy, they smile, but when they are sad, they look depressed.Select Proverbs 15:13

14Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.Select Proverbs 15:14

15The life of the poor is a constant struggle, but happy people always enjoy life.Select Proverbs 15:15

16Better to be poor and fear the Lord than to be rich and in trouble.Select Proverbs 15:16

17Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.Select Proverbs 15:17

18Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.Select Proverbs 15:18

19If you are lazy, you will meet difficulty everywhere, but if you are honest, you will have no trouble.Select Proverbs 15:19

20Wise children make their fathers happy. Only fools despise their mothers.Select Proverbs 15:20

21Stupid people are happy with their foolishness, but the wise will do what is right.Select Proverbs 15:21

22Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail.Select Proverbs 15:22

23What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!Select Proverbs 15:23

24Wise people walk the road that leads upward to life, not the road that leads downward to death.Select Proverbs 15:24

25The Lord will destroy the homes of arrogant men, but he will protect a widow's property.Select Proverbs 15:25

26The Lord hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.Select Proverbs 15:26

27Try to make a profit dishonestly, and you get your family in trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.Select Proverbs 15:27

28Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.Select Proverbs 15:28

29When good people pray, the Lord listens, but he ignores those who are evil.Select Proverbs 15:29

30Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.Select Proverbs 15:30

31If you pay attention when you are corrected, you are wise.Select Proverbs 15:31

32If you refuse to learn, you are hurting yourself. If you accept correction, you will become wiser.Select Proverbs 15:32

33Reverence for the Lord is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honors.Select Proverbs 15:33